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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.68 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.68 and 370.08 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.68 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.68 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.68 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 230,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811.49/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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